27 Easy Vegetarian Recipes For Dinner
I like both veg and non-veg recipes, and the best thing is that even my family loves them both. Making only non-veg or only veg items sometimes gets boring, so it’s always good to have that mix to make the dinner interesting. Let’s find the best vegetarian recipes.
These are easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights
Vegetarian Recipes
Roasted Vegetables
It is one of the most versatile vegetable recipes. This is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish. If the leftovers tastes awesome. You require a large roasting pan and 9×13 metal baking pans.
It takes 20 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 450°F and roast for half an hour.
The ingredients include yellow potatoes, carrots, zucchini, garlic, garlic salt, black pepper, extra light olive oil, and butternut squash.
Broccoli And Mushroom Stir Fry
This is one of the easiest vegetable recipes for busy weeknights. A perfect dinner idea that’s so easy to put together. You can enjoy it with quinoa or brown rice. It will keep you full.
I love cashews in this recipe to get the nutty flavor. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. You require a large skillet for this recipe.
The ingredients include broccoli, carrots, cashews, vegetable broth, red onion, red pepper, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and mushrooms.
Italian Oven Roasted Vegetables
It is a perfect side dish for chicken or fish recipes. Serve them over rice or quinoa and you have a filling vegetarian meal. This Italian recipe is delicious.
You can either use extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
The ingredients include baby potatoes, dried oregano, Campari tomatoes, squash, pepper, salt, and baby bella mushrooms. It is one of the best vegetarian recipes.
It is best served with roasted salmon or baked chicken.
Vegetable Casserole
This is a crowd please, perfect for parties and holidays. It is great for potlucks too. Water chestnuts give the required texture to the recipe. For creaminess, mayonnaise is a must.
Cheddar and mozzarella are my best cheese options for this recipe. The required tools include measuring cups and spoons, a 9×13 casserole dish and mixing bowls. It is best served with chicken or tilapia recipes.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour and 15 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include frozen cauliflower, mayonnaise, frozen broccoli, eggs, and cheddar cheese.
Marry Me Chickpeas
It is one of the best chickpea recipes. You just need pantry staples to make it. Sun-dried tomatoes give the Tusan flavor so it’s a must.
It requires 10m minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. It is best served with garlic bread or rice.
The ingredients include unsalted butter, chickpeas, oregano, parmesan, vegetable broth, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days.
Spinach And Ricotta Stuffed Shells
It is comfort food at its best. This is a healthy and hearty dinner recipe. The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. You need a large skillet.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. The ingredients include pasta shells, ricotta cheese, skim milk mozzarella cheese, egg, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil, garlic, basil and spinach.
Classic Broccoli And Mushroom Stir Fry
It is a delicious vegan stir fry recipe. It is a versatile recipe, you can add the veggies you like or skip the veggies you don’t want. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include soy sauce, broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, ginger, rice vinegar, and garlic. It’s a complete dish on its own, you can also serve it over a bed of rice.
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
To get the best result, use firm tofu, silken tofu will not give you the desired outcome. To thicken the sauce, I used cornstarch. For a flavorful recipe, Shaoxing wine is a must.
I used sriracha but you can use any other chili sauce to spice things up. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
To make the san choy bow sauce, the ingredients include sesame oil, Chinese cooking wine, cornstarch, sugar, ginger, soy sauce and oyster sauce.
For filling the ingredients include mushroom, carrot, extra firm tofu, garlic, green beans and oil. For the wrap, you require lettuce leaves, peanuts, sriracha and green onion. The leftovers will be good for 3 days in the fridge.
Vegetarian Chili
It is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes. It’s vegan and gluten-free. This is a perfect comfort food on a cold day. I love to make it on a game day or a movie night.
The recipes require 20 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include carrots, red onion, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic. Smoked paprika is the key ingredient in this recipe.
Top it up with sour cream, cilantro, or avocado. You can also use the recipe with nachos or burritos. Keep the leftovers in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
Vegetable Soup
This vegetarian recipe is perfect for cozy dinner. I love to make it on a chilly night. It is comfort food at it’s best.
Once you will make it you will forget store bought soup. The best thing is, its budget friendly. I am big fan of one pot recipes as it means less cleanup and this is one of those dishes.
You need a soup pot. You can make it in slow cooker too. This soup is healthy and nutritious. It is best served with dinner rolls or garlic bread.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include yellow onion, black pepper, celery, potato and sweet peas.
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 4-5 days. It freezes well.
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
This is an easy and healthy dip recipe. It is perfect for a game day or a movie night. You can serve it as an appetizer or a side dish with tortilla chips.
It is great for potlucks, too. You can even find the packaged version of this recipe in stores like Costco. You can use canned beans or home-cooked beans. Avocado adds creaminess so it’s a must.
Jalapenos add the required spiciness. It’s a great make-ahead recipe and works perfectly as leftovers too. You can also use it as a topping for beef tacos or nachos. It requires half an hour to make.
The ingredients include jalapeno peppers, Roma tomatoes, avocado, canned black beans, cilantro, lime juice and Italian dressing.
Zucchini Soup
This hearty recipe is perfect for a chilly night. The best thing is that it’s healthy and freezer-friendly too. Cheese is one of the most important ingredients. You can use Parmesan cheese, Gouda cheese or cheddar cheese.
You need an immersion blender. The other equipment needed are Dutch oven, measuring spoons, pinch bowls, box cheese graters and soup bowls. The recipe is rich in antioxidants and nutrients thanks to zucchini.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include onion, butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, zucchini, cheddar cheese and butter.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days. It freezes well for 3 months.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This is a rich and creamy recipe. It is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It is a perfect dump and go recipe. You need a 6-quart slow cooker.
To ensure the creaminess, I prefer brick cream cheese or the whipped one. It is best served with salads or glazed carrots. I make it for holidays too.
I prefer canned corn but you can use frozen one too. It can be a great make ahead recipe and you can make it even 3 days in advance. Keep it in the fridge before you use it.
It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 3 hours 15 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include black pepper, cream cheese, butter, whole milk and sugar.
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
This is a spicy and sweet Asian recipe. It is one of the most loved recipes on the internet. I used Sriracha sauce, you can use any chili sauce. It is best served over rice or noodles.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 392°F and bake for 25 minutes.
The ingredients include honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice flour, ginger, and rice wine vinegar.
Butter Cauliflower
It is a vegetarian version of butter chicken and perfect for a cozy winter night. It is best served over rice or quinoa. You can also serve it with naan.
It is one of my favorite dinner recipes. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cook time.
The ingredients include ground turmeric, cauliflower, olive oil, butter, garam masala, heavy cream, tomato sauce, salt and cornstarch.
Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet
It is one of my go-to recipes on a busy weeknight. This is one of the most loved comforting recipes in our home.
This one pan dish is quite easy to make. I use farfalle pasta but if you have rotini or penne, that would also work. It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include farfalle pasta, Italian seasoning, mushrooms, garlic, pepper, spinach and low-sodium vegetable broth.
Black Bean Tacos
This crunchy taco is one of the best dinner recipes. You can serve it as an appetizer too. You can make it with pantry staples. You can make it in the oven or air fryer too. Pan-frying is another option.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. The ingredients include chipotle pepper, black beans, parsley, taco seasoning and olive oil. It is best served with guacamole.
It freezes well. This is a budget friendly recipe so for busy nights, this is perfect. The best thing is it’s loved by all age groups.
Quinoa Veggie Fried Rice
Packed with protein, this is one of the best vegetarian recipes for weeknights. I was introduced to this recipe by my friend.
She invited us for dinner and serve this recipe and I was blown away. I asked her the recipe and she happily obliged.
This is a quick recip. it requires 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include quinoa, beaten eggs, zucchini, sriracha, corn and soy sauce.
Vegetarian Quesadillas
It is a quick and healthy dinner recipe, popular among all age groups; even the pickiest of eaters love it. The best thing is it’s made with pantry staples. You can enjoy it for a quick lunch too.
I am a big fan of one-pan recipes as this means less cleanup and this recipe is one so I make it quite often.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include flour tortillas, taco seasoning, avocados, mini orange peppers, sweet potato, and black beans.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3-4 days. You can make it vegan too. The recipe doesn’t freeze well. Serve it with sour cream or salsa.
Garlic Ranch Potatoes
This is one of the easiest vegetarian recipes. You can enjoy it as an appetizer or a side dish. I made it for game day a couple of days back, and people loved it.
You can make it for potlucks and picnics too. The best thing is, it is popular among all age groups.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F. The ingredients include Dutch potatoes, unsalted butter, olive oil, parsley and Ranch seasoning.
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
This is a healthy dinner recipe. I make it more on purpose, as the leftovers also taste amazing. The tools needed are a 9×13 baking dish and a saucepan.
It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include red enchilada sauce, green chiles, black beans, quinoa and corn kernels.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 2-3 days. It freezes well.
Crispy Black Bean Tacos
It is one of the best dinner recipes for busy weeknights. You can make it with pantry staples. The best thing is, it’s a combo of tacos and quesadillas. You need a sheet pan.
The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
The ingredients include black beans, smoked paprika, lime, garlic, corn tortillas, and yellow onion.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 2-3 days.
Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
This is a perfect side dish for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and tastes awesome.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
The ingredients include bell peppers, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil and parsley. Top it up with breadcrumbs. Serve it with salad or soup.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for 3-4 days.
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
This is comfort food at its best. Even the meat lovers won’t complain. It is a hearty dinner recipe and since everyone loves it, I have included it in our rotation menu. You need a 9×13 baking dish.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
The ingredients include black beans, pinto beans, red enchilada sauce, tortillas and red bell pepper.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 2-3 days. You can make it vegan by usinf plant based cheese alternative.
Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans
It is a protein-packed recipe. The best thing is, it’s a one-pot recipe, and I am a big fan of one pot meals as cleaning is a breeze.
The recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, and it’s such a crowd pleaser so you can make it for parties too. You can use dried or canned beans.
It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include canned butter beans, garlic, heavy cream, kale and sun-dried tomatoes. It is best served with garlic bread or croutons.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days.
Vegetarian Meatloaf
It’s loved by meat lovers too. The recipe is great for dinner and holidays. You can even make it ahead of time and freeze it. You need a 9-inch loaf pan and parchment paper.
It requires 50 minutes of prep time and an hour of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F. It is best served with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
The ingredients include brown rice, mushrooms, walnuts, garlic and onion. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days. It freezes well.
Easy Marry Me Chickpeas
It is one of the most comforting recipes. It’s creamy and loved by people of all age groups. This is again a one-pan meal, so it definitely is one of my favorites.
This is nutritious and healthy. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include vegetable broth, oregano, chickpeas, spinach and vegan cream. You can replace chickpeas with canned cannellini beans.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 4-5 days.